2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · RF53 BFJ
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 09/12/2003. Recorded mileage 150,421 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2688cc
RF53 BFJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2022
- 150,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RF53 BFJ Mileage History
- 30/05/2022150,345 mi
- 16/08/2022150,421 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 BFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (RF53 BFJ) between May 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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